Chapter 178 Echoes of the Future

The weight of their newfound responsibility settled heavily on the team. They were no longer just Devil Hunters; they were guardians, shepherds of a nascent entity with the potential to reshape reality itself. The being, devoid of a name yet brimming with curiosity, pulsed with a soft, ethereal glow in the makeshift containment chamber they had constructed. Elara, ever the strategist, took charge of coordinating research. Dusty tomes and forgotten lore were scoured for any information that might shed light on the being's origins and potential. Denji, his usual bravado replaced by a nervous energy, volunteered (or perhaps was volunteered) to be the being's primary caretaker, tasked with introducing it to the simpler pleasures of the human world – fluffy pancakes, goofy movies, and the surprisingly therapeutic act of chasing butterflies. Amara, ever the voice of reason, focused on establishing a communication protocol. The being's whispers, though filled with a sense of wonder, re